Deborah Wendolek, of Owings, Md., graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Bowie State University on December 20, 2013. Wendolek was one of 344 students to graduate during the winter 2013 commencement.

For Latin honors, the grade point average (GPA) requirement is 3.50 - 3.64 for cum laude, 3.65 - 3.84 for magna cum laude, and 3.85 - 4.00 for summa cum laude.

For academic recognition, transfer students must have earned 30-59 semester hours at Bowie State University with a GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Bowie State University (BSU) is an important higher education access portal for qualified persons from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds, seeking a high-quality and affordable public comprehensive university. The University places special emphasis on the science, technology, teacher education, business, and nursing disciplines within the context of a liberal arts education. For more information about BSU, visit the website at www.bowiestate.edu.